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Working the Night Shift May Literally Increase Your Risk of Diabetes — Health Check
All you ladies out there now have an excuse for getting out of working night shifts. A new study indicates women who work these hours could be increasing their risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Who knew?
Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich Sentenced to 14 Years in Federal Prison
Rod Blagojevich, the former Democratic governor of Illinois, was sentenced Wednesday to 14 years in federal prison for political corruption that includes an attempt to sell the US Senate seat once held by President Barack Obama.
Autistic Kids Get a Special Meeting with ‘Sensitive Santa’ [VIDEO]
The bright lights, loud music and long lines can often keep autistic kids from engaging in a holiday ritual many children enjoy: an annual visit with Santa.
So one mall opened early last Sunday morning for some low-key “sensitive Santa” time.
Older Women Are in Luck! Mammograms Work Better for Them
Are mammograms actually effective? Several conflicting studies have come out in the past few years, leading some to pose this question. Don’t fear though ladies. An even newer study from Dutch researchers indicates that they do work, but older women might be getting more out of them.
What Are the Most Popular Baby Names of 2011?
If you’re having a baby soon and want to avoid giving the child a name everyone else in his or her kindergarten class will have, you may want to check out BabyCenter’s list of this year’s most popular baby names.
Giuliana Rancic Plans to Undergo a Double Mastectomy Next Week [VIDEO]
E! News correspondent Giuliana Rancic announced her battle with breast cancer back in October, and now she’s going in for a double mastectomy sometime next week.
Nicki Minaj Fights AIDS and HIV — In Barbie Form [PHOTO]
Attention Nicki Minaj fans — your idol has now been recreated in the form of a one-of-a-kind Barbie. You can even take her home, too… for the right price, of course.
‘More Fish… Less Alzheimer’s,’ Says New Research — Health Check
Researchers have narrowed down the task of warding off Alzheimer’s disease into a simple one — eating more fish.
In a new study, 260 people with an average age of 71 were followed to see how much fish they ate and how it was prepared. The results showed those who ate baked or broiled fish on at least a weekly basis were much less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease or mild mental impairment.
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Why Sixth Grade May Be the Most Important Factor for Your Child Graduating High School
The latest numbers show about eight percent of American kids drop out of high school before graduating. Want to keep your kids from becoming a statistic? Then pay attention to how they do in the sixth grade.
Kim Kardashian Admits Her ‘Fairy Tale’ Life May Not Happen in Glamour Interview
Yes, yes — we know you may have Kardashian-fatigue (if that’s not a medical condition, it should be). But a new interview in January’s Glamour magazine with the most famous of the bunch, Kim, makes her seem almost human.
Is Your Coffee Fix Getting in the Way of Medication?
The average American adult drinks about three cups of coffee a day, and while many can’t imagine a morning without it, people taking certain drugs may want to think twice.
Studies show that more than a dozen medications — antidepressants, estrogen, and thyroid and osteoporosis drugs, for example — can be affected by coffee, which can block absorption or enhance the effects of the drugs.
Twi-Hards Fake Engagements to Try On Bella’s Gown
When Bella had her long-awaited wedding to Edward in Breaking Dawn, she wore a lovely white gown that designer Alfred Angelo recently made available. Now retailers are reporting scores of ‘Twihards’ are lying about being engaged just so they can try on the dress.